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This course will teach you effective techniques to treat the abdominal area helping digestive tract dysfunction

Course Explained

Course Times

Venues & Tutor Info

Prices & Dates

Accreditation & Entry Requirements

Advanced Deep Abdominal Colon Accredited Diploma Massage Course

One day professional diploma course for professional massage therapists, including Myofascial Release of the abdomen and deep colon massage. A sought after treatment for those looking for a safe alternative to colonic hydrotherapy.

If you feel one day is not enough training, you are able to come back to repeat the course again free of charge. However, due to small classes this is rare but available if required.

No case studies are required - no written exams, certificate given on the day on completion of a successful practical assessment with your tutor.

If you feel one day is not enough training, you are able to come back to repeat the course again free of charge. However, due to small classes this is rare but available if required.

Why is this course so popular?

A large number of the population these days suffer with some digestive tract dysfunction. Many therapists do not feel 100% confident treating this area of the body or are looking for more effective techniques to treat the abdominal area.

This course teaches you the techniques to treat a number of conditions associated with the colon and abdomen and will therefore help to increase your client base.

One day insurable accredited course - maximum of 6 in a class, keeping it small ensuring individual attention.

We have many venues and dates on offer in London and all around the UK including Ireland.

This is an insurable course allowing you to use this therapy with the general public and charge for it.

This course was put together by one of our top tutors, making sure you gain the most important techniques on the market today.

This course is for therapists with a level 3 qualification in full body massage only.

Not sure your qualification will be accepted?

Please check that your qualification is accepted before booking - this information can be found here, no need to email us. You will find all the information required by clicking on the above Accreditation & Entry Requirements tab.

This Course Will Teach You How to Apply

Specific techniques that enable the therapist to treat a number of conditions associated with the colon such as constipation, bloating and IBS, and will give the therapist the confidence to apply deeper pressure in the abdominal cavity.

This course holds between 5 - 13 CPD points (all professional bodies are different please check with the one you are registered with for confirmation of points they award for one day courses)

Outcomes of the Course

At the end of the day participants will have a good understanding of:

the conditions affecting healthy function of the colon

palpation of the colon and how to treat colonic congestion

recognising compacted areas within the colon

the effect that our emotions, stress & diet have on our digestive transit.

What conditions can this massage used for?

Sluggish or lazy bowel

Constipation

IBS, Crohns disease, colitis

Pain in the pelvis, lower back, shoulders and ribs

Trapped wind & bloating

Aiding digestion

Increasing energy levels

Improving mood

Once you have completed this course

You will be able to expand your client base by offering a safe, non invasive, non medical, drug free treatment to clients affected by a large number of conditions affecting the bowels.

Why Book with us?

We are an award winning school, Number One Training School (out of over 80 schools) in the Beauty Industry Survey - By The Guild of Beauty and Holistic Therapists.

And Voted The Guild Awards of Excellence 'Best Training School' by students and won mulitple years in a row! We maintain high standards and are proud of our team of passionate and caring tutors.

When you book with us you have peace of mind we have a proven track record - established in 1998 and accredited by the top professional bodies.

Please note this is an advanced massage course. Please Check you have the right qualifications for this Course Before Booking - CLICK HERE

You are required to have previous massage experience.

You must have a level 3 in Full Body Massage or a Level 3 in Sports massage to be accepted which is an ITEC, VTCT, BTEC level 3 or similar qualification.

Please note if your previous training was a weekend massage or 1 - 3 day course, this is not a level 3 that's required (not enough practical hours) and not accepted.

A qualification in reflexology or Indian head massage cannot be accepted as this is not full body massage.

Certificates, Times, Venue and Balance Payment Information.

Certificates are given on the day of training, a recognised Gateway Diploma qualification.

For course times, venue information, what to wear etc please use/click on the information tabs above where this information can be found.

The balance of the course fee is paid direct to the tutor and they will contact you by email as soon as the deposit is paid for the course.

Course Manuals

All course manuals are included in the price of the course - you will get a bound hard copy course manual given to you on the day of your training.

Our Extra Gifts to You!

You will also get a complimentary Anatomy and Physiology manual as our gift to you - worth £10!
This is given to you when you sign up for a course as an e-manual, via a link in your course confirmation from your tutor.

You do NOT have to read this before your course.

You do NOT have to bring it with you as it is for later reference if you need it.

It is an extra manual to save you having to buy Anatomy and Physiology books later saving you money.

We also send you the Gateway therapist accounts package after you have completed a course with us - complimentary worth £10!

Course Accreditations

This course is insurable and accredited by the professional bodies, Guild of Holistic Therapists,
ABT - Associated Beauty Therapists,
CTHA,
FHT,
Towergate,
BABTAC.

Certifications/Qualifications Attained

Insurable allowing you to gain insurance and use therapy with the general public and charge.

Specialising in small classes for individual attention

Why book with us - Accredited, Established, Trusted, Recognised and Insurable Qualifications

15 CPD course points has been awarded for this course by the beauty guild, 10 points by FHT and 5 by Embody - please check with whom you are registered for their guidelines on how many points they award for one day courses as they all differ.

For Existing CTHA Members

You can attend this course and gain your CPD points through the CTHA as it is recognised as additional learning and students are able to get insurance cover through Holistic Insurance Services who will add it to the therapists insurance.

Certificate - Insurance - Brands

Why is our course so popular?

This is because the certification we give you allows a student to work with which ever particular brand they choose to purchase later and use with their clients.

Importantly as we teach effective and safe methods with products our tutors love to use but do not insist on the students who attend to have to continue with any one given brand afterwards to gain insurance and use what they have learned with us professionally.

This then allows students to make their own choice of brand and also means that they are not tied by any particular brand when it comes to their insurance, so should they ever have a problem and if a claim is made and they have changed brand, they would still be covered (please check this with your insurance provider) giving you a lot more flexibility.

This also means you are not tied into buying brands from us which is very restrictive which only makes the school you are buying them from money but does not benefit you. This means the certificate you gain with us gives you the freedom to use what ever brand you wish, the tutors can guide you to good products but ultimately it is your choice!

Feedback from our students

Feedback from Helen Ward
Email: helenandalanward@hotmail.co.ukFeedback
Teacher was superb. Very comfortable to be with and work with.

Very informative. Great content. Well explained easy to follow.

Did the course live up to your expectations? Yes

Would you consider attending another course with us? Yes

What made you decide to book with Gateway
I have done courses with you before.

Feedback from Yvette Clay
Email: yclaymt@yahoo.comFeedback
Excellent instructor she was patient and made sure that I understood the theory as well as technique. I didn't feel rushed or confused the entire day. It was well taught and structured.
Course Feedback
I would attend again

Venue Information

HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHERE YOU ARE OFFERING THIS COURSE?

Start by selecting the tab above called 'course explained' page there you will find all of the course information, prices and who accredits the course and which venue each course is being run.

It is easy - Venue information and dates can be foundon the course explained page -once on this page and you have read about the course, you will also see a purple button called 'view dates' and when you click on this button it will take you to a page where you can view all of our dates and all of the venues that the course is being offered.

We have various venues to choose from and the locations are easy to travel to by public transport or car, we try to cover as many areas as possible.

We offer many popular locations around London and also throughout the UK, covering many areas and also run them in Scotland and Ireland too.

All course information, times and dates can be located on the tab called 'Course Explained'

Please scroll up and use this page for course information and dates - However if you require further information after visiting the course page please return to this information page as we have tried to answer all questions that you may have below

Feel free to come back and visit this page later if required thank you.

PLEASE NOTE THE DETAILS BELOW OFFERS HELPFUL EXTRA INFORMATION THAT YOU MAY WITH TO READ AT A LATER DATE. IT WILL COVER MANY OF YOUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Directions to the venue

If you need directions to each venue before you wish to book, these can be easily found on the venue page link:

Once you have found the venue you wish to attend and view, you can get all the information about how to get to the venue, nearest station, car travel etc on the right hand side of the venue page once loaded. Just click on the link that says "Directions, public transport and car parking information" and it will open up a page so you can view all this information.

The full address will be given to you immediately after you book (within the confirmation you receive from our site) this is sent to you once you have secured your place.

What to Bring - What to Wear - Do I need a Model

You do not need to take anything with you to the class, all massage couches, chairs, towels and equipment are provided. You do not need to wear a therapist tunic or whites, unless you wish to however if you do not have a tunic comfortable clothing is fine.

You do not need to take a model with you as you will work with another student on the day of training, the class runs with 2 or more people booked on and you can book 24 hours before the start date if you wish. If you do not wish to be worked on, you can take a model with you or sometimes the tutor can provide one if advised beforehand.

In-House Training

If you are a salon, college, spa or hotel requiring in-house training please email us as we can organise a trainer to come to your location with 4 or more students.

We have a long history of offering high quality in-house training with experienced tutors who can come to you.

Our courses are fully recognised and accredited making them fully insurable for the therapist to use professionally.

Venue Address

Please note we do not give out the full address of the venue one our web site because in the past sometimes students have turned up on the day hoping to join a full class which is not possible.

You are able to view the location however using the Google maps button supplied to know exactly what street you are travelling to and as soon as you book your tutor will be in touch with the full address and directions to your venue.

A deposit payment has to be taken first to secure your booking & wasted journeys are now avoided, by us giving out full address details after a booking has been taken! The tutor will send you the full address, directions, times when you book and can advise on places to stay nearby if required.

Our Tutors

Our tutors are like a family unit, they deliver their courses with care and passion and have very high standards when it comes to our training. Taking a course with Gateway, you have peace of mind that you will be training with a long established company, whose training courses are recognised and passed by the top professional bodies ensuring quality training with experienced tutors.

Our tutors have a wealth of knowledge and are passionate and caring with great after-care and help where needed. All tutors are experienced in dealing with all different levels of skills and with small classes you are assured of individual attention.

There are no written exams for our one day courses only a practical assessment by the tutor as you work during the day. The guidance you receive from your tutor will allow you to easily grasp your new skill.

All Gateway tutors hold a professional teacher training qualification (often the PTLLS level 3 or 4 or equivalent) and have also been a therapist for many years as well as a trainer so you know you are in good hands.

The years of experience we hold and offer makes sure you will be delighted with the course you choose.

Course Price Information - How to pay your deposit, balance and what is included

Click on the main course page (tab called course explained) you will find all of the course information, prices, dates, venues and who accredits the course.

You will only have to pay a small deposit to secure your place, this is taken off the course fee.

All our training course prices are inclusive of VAT so no hidden charges!

You can book safely on our web site 24 hours a day with our safe and secure on-line payment system. You can use a debit or a credit card.

We only take small numbers so bookings are on a first come, first served basis. You can book the evening before a course up to 8pm as all bookings go direct to the course tutor.

What is included in the course fee?

All practical tuition, training materials- towels, blankets, creams/oils. Massage tables/chairs are all provided on the day as well as a fully comprehensive manual. The booking fee (your deposit) is inclusive of VAT and there is no VAT to pay on the balance of the course fee.

Our certification is not brand specific. In some cases you insurance may be invalid if you train with a branded product detailed on your training certificate and you then change to another brand. However when training with us this allows us to offer our training courses at a lower cost allowing you to spend what is right for you on the necessary products rather than buying unnecessary and costly equipment.

The tutor will be happy to discuss products, prices and how much you can charge for the therapy on your training day. The tutor will also cover the insurance information for you too, we receive a discount with a large insurance company covering our training for those of you new to this field or wanting to change to a new and more affordable cover.

Our Promise To You

Our tutors are so confident that one day is adequate for our one Diploma courses, due to the small numbers they teach, that if they or you feel you need to come back to repeat the course, you can do so free of charge when they have a place available.

Can I learn everything in one day for your one day diploma courses?

Many other companies offer similar courses but have much larger classes, therefore it has to be taught over a longer period of time. You may be asked to come back a second day to go over what you have learnt as the tutor does not have time to get around the class due to the large numbers.

Some other schools offer their courses over 2 days, sometimes it is a good way to get you to pay more but very often you will learn the same routines so what is the difference? They will often have much larger classes so they will have to spread their training over a longer period of time however we believe in small numbers so you receive one to one tuition.

We also send you a fantastic Anatomy and Physiology manual before you attend our courses; another reason why some training classes elsewhere are over 2 days.
This will be due to the fact the tutor will spend a lot of the time reading about the A & P on the day which we feel you should not pay for, so we give you a free manual so you can to do this in your own time. Relevant anatomy and physiology will of course be covered on the day.

Please however remember this manual is an extra freebie from us, your course training manual is included in the cost of the course and you will receive this fully bound hard copy on the day of your training.

Venue Times

For our one day courses, you will receive a 45 min lunch break and a short afternoon break also.

WHERE DO I FIND YOUR FULL COURSE INFORMATION?

WHERE DO YOU OFFER THIS COURSE

AND WHERE DO I FIND THE DATES?

Easy - Just click on the tab on this page called COURSE EXPLAINED - There you will find the full course information and prices

Then to locate dates and venues on that page, simply click on the purple button that says view dates.

This will take you to our dates page which has a list of all of the venues around the UK, Scotland and Ireland offering this course and dates available.

PLEASE NOTE THE DETAILS BELOW OFFERS HELPFUL EXTRA INFORMATION THAT YOU MAY WITH TO READ AT A LATER DATE. IT WILL COVER MANY OF YOUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Help Finding Work After You Have Trained With Us

The one question we have been asked by many students is how to find work after you have trained with us, so we have teamed up with a company that can help! They can find therapists work in London and all around the UK, whether it is part time work or full time they can help. We will put you in touch with them once you have trained with us their details can be found in our manuals. We want to make sure we look after our students that train with us to make it easier to build your client base or just top up what you have.

Booking Information

Bookings and Payments with Gateway are simple and easy, once you have decided on the course you wish to book we take deposit payments for courses by credit or debit card on-line or alternatively you can pay over the phone or by cheque/postal order.

Final Balance Payment

The deposit is taken off the course fee, you can pay the deposit on-line or over the phone.

Then the balance payment is paid direct to the course tutor and they will contact you by email as soon as you pay the deposit to organise this for you. Please look out for the confirmation email once you book with final payment information.

I Want to Book Now

Simply click on the 'Book this course Now' button to view all the venues and dates available.

To book your place, you can easily safely book on-line by using our payment service with WorldPay - Safe, secure, easy and straight forward.

99% of our students book and pay on-line, we have been trading for over ten years and we use the safest on-line payment system making it easy and safe to use your credit or debit card on the Internet.

Alternatively you can use Pay Pal to book your course.

If you choose to pay over the phone we suggest you call us straight away and leave your name and number on our answer phone facility so our payment department can call you back to process your payment over the phone by credit or debit card.

When you have chosen the date you wish to book simply click on the link that says 'book' which you will see next to the date and this will take you to our booking form where you can easily book your course it takes just a matter of moments.

All you need to do is follow the simple instructions and fill out your name and contact details on the form provided. Once the form has been filled out you scroll to the bottom of that page and choose the method of payment.

We advise you pay on-line as it is the quickest option and will secure your place immediately, as places can fill quickly.

We make everything straightforward for you - tutors will be in touch after your booking by email with your booking confirmation with all the directions to the venue and final balance details you need.

Included will be the tutor's contact details and these are there to help with any questions you may have about your course or travel etc, and to organise your final balance payment.

For Last Minute Bookings Only

The final payment can be paid on the day (a booking up to 24 hours before the course start date only), otherwise the final payment (for all one day courses) is 21 days before your course start date.

If you book a one day course close to the start date you can pay the final balance immediately to the tutor who will contact you direct for final payment once you have booked and paid your deposit.

If however you have booked the longer ITEC course, they allow you to pay the final balance in one go or in easy instalments as you train.

Booking for More than One Place

If you wish to book more than one place for your chosen course you can easily do so when you book on-line with our simple booking service. There is a plus and minus option so you can increase or decrease the amount of people you wish to book.

Want to Book More than One Course?

You can easily book more than one course in one go. Any previous courses booked will be saved in your cart and any new ones will be added making it easy to book more than one course at a time.

Places Available

All dates and availability are updated live as you book, once the deposit has been paid on-line. Please note the numbers available (which are showing when you visit our site) are correct on a minute to minute basis and will show as full, as soon as the course date becomes fully booked.

Payment

Remember you only have to pay a small deposit to secure your place, we do not take the full course fee, this is then paid directly to the tutor who will contact you with these details. You can pay them straight away or up to 21 days before your course starts giving you time to budget if needed.

Last Minute Bookings

Yes you can book last minute (you can book up to 8pm the evening before) you can pay cash or cheque on the day. Due to small classes places are only booked once the deposit has been paid and it is on a first come first served basis, early bookings are advised due to small classes & limited places.

Booking Conditions

Due to limited places for our courses, all deposits are strictly non-refundable & non-transferable unless enough cancellation notice period is given in writing. (please check our terms and conditions page for full details)

However in the unlikely event the course date you have chosen is cancelled by the tutor you will be offered an alternative date, if you cannot attend this date the tutor will refund your deposit and or full course fee if this has also been paid. The course will usually go ahead if there are at least 2 people booked on, it is very rare that a course is cancelled.

Venue Address & Course Details

Should you choose to pay your deposit on-line the teacher's full venue address and contact details will automatically be emailed to you for your reference along with the course confirmation details, once the transaction is successfully completed. You will also get a confirmation from your tutor within 3 days, or earlier if the course is very close. This email will give you the full address with directions to the venue and further payment information.

Please look out for your tutor confirmation as it has important details & remember to check your junk or delete bin for email confirmations if it does not arrive in your in-box.

I have noticed some of your courses are just one day, can I learn all I need to in just one day?

YES! Our philosophy is to keep classes small and give more attention to each student, thus cutting down on class hours. You will learn the same technique offered by other companies however we pride ourselves on one to one tuition in smaller classes.

You may see other companies offering similar courses over two or three days, the difference can be that they take much larger classes and need to be able to get around to all students. This takes them a longer time (due to the large numbers of students in the class) to make sure they are overseeing what the students are doing.

We often offer the same training techniques as others, however as we only take very small numbers we are able to teach the course in one day.

We ask our students to fill out a feedback form after their training and often the comments are that they were surprised and pleased how much they learnt in one day. They tell us they would take another course with us due to the high standard we offer both with our tutors and the course material given on the day.

Sometimes students tell us they have learnt more on a one day course with us than on a 2 or 3 day course with another company due to the one to one tuition we offer.

Certificates are only given once students have demonstrated that they have absorbed the information presented during the day and after applying a satisfactory treatment observed by the tutor. To ensure that we act responsibly and carry out good practice, should the tutor feel that you would benefit from further training, certification may/will be held back.

You will be offered the opportunity/be asked to attend the next available course that has a space, which is offered free of charge. This is rare but we would not be responsible if we sent out students when the tutor felt they were unsafe in any way, as a day to learn a therapy is only a short time and the standard must be high enough to enable them to issue you with a certificate.

Our tutors are there to help, with small classes it is easy to absorb the techniques you are taught. There are no exams to sit for our 1 day courses, only a practical assessment.

The Prerequisite/Requirements for Attending this Course

The prerequisite for attending this course, we are guided by what the professional bodies and insurance companies ask for.

To attend this course you must have the following:

This course is for existing therapists ONLY - age 16 and over.

No written exam – just a practical assessment whilst you work during the day.

Qualification Requirements

This course is for the professional therapist to add to their existing knowledge and qualifications.

You will be required to have a level 3 certificate in Anatomy and Physiology

and

A level 3 in full body Massage qualification (Swedish, Holistic or Sports). We accept one certificate which combines both or individual certificates if you have gained these qualifications separately.

It can be an ITEC, VTCT, BTEC, CIDESCO and CIBTAC or a similar qualification.

A qualification in reflexology or Indian head massage or a weekend diploma in massage cannot however be accepted.

NVQ level 3 that is required to join this course is at least 100 training hours – A weekend diploma or a short course in massage cannot be accepted.

Please note we have to adhere to the professional body and insurance guidelines and we are unable to take a student for any advanced body work courses without a full body level 3 massage qualification and A & P, as this course is designed for students who already have this massage qualification and wish to add to their skills and learn other more advanced techniques to the ones they have learnt for the use on the full body.

The Tutors Commitment to You

They are so confident that one day is adequate for many of our courses (due to the small numbers they teach) that if they feel you need to come back to repeat the course, you can do this free of charge.

13 CPD course points has been awarded for this course by the beauty guild, please check with whom you are registered for their guidelines on how many points they award for one day courses as they all differ.

Course Accreditation

Course accreditation and certificates awarded can be found on the course structure page.

Important Note! Not sure your qualification will be accepted?

No need to email us all the information you require is below.

It is veryimportant you check your qualifications are accepted before signing up to this course, if you are unsure of the level of your massage or A & P training to attend our advanced courses (Deep tissue, Hot stone, Pregnancy, MLD etc) please check this with your training provider for the course you completed.

Your training provider will be able to confirm if the course you have taken is to a level 3 that is required, we cannot tell you this as it has to come from who you trained with. If you have taken a level 3 ITEC, BTEC or similar and you know your qualification is acceptable please go ahead and book when you are ready.

We will require a copy of your qualification before you attend (this is to be sent to your tutor) if it is not clear that your qualification is a level 3 in full body massage you will be asked by your tutor to provide a letter from your training provider to confirm that the course covered 100 hours of practical massage training (which is the level 3 we require) if however your qualification is an overseas certificate please read the information below.

If you are not sure that your previous qualifications will be accepted for you to attend this course please read the following carefully

If you book onto a Gateway one day 'advanced' massage course you will be required to produce a copy of your qualification before you can attend

Not all our one day courses will require previous massage experience - each course page will tell you if this is required

If we find that the level of your training is not accepted by the bodies who accredit our courses, rather than lose your deposit you will be offered to transfer onto one of the other courses which will accept you that does not require previous qualifications.

It is the responsibility of the student to make sure they have the right qualification before they sign up to the course.

If however your qualification was taken overseas and not in the UK, you can check with NARIC to see if the level you trained is to our UK NVQ Level 3 requirement. Here are the guidelines from the accrediting bodies:

We suggest that you check your qualifications on the NARIC website http://www.naric.org.uk/

They are the National Agency, managed on behalf of the UK Government, who provide the official source of information on international qualifications. They will be able to map the qualifications onto the UK framework and also help if you have foreign qualifications.

Once you have applied you can track the progress of your enquiry on-line.
Please have your Personal ID ready so we can find your records quickly.
If you are phoning from overseas you can also use the following numbers:
t: + 44 1242 258621
f: + 44 1242 258611

A £5 administration fee will also apply if you book an advance course and you do not have the correct qualifications to attend and need to cancel. The web site is very clear as to the requirements needed and it is the responsibility of the student to check their qualifications before they book onto an advanced course, making sure they have the right qualifications before confirming their booking - thank you.

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